Ford Focus (2007)
2007 Ford Focus
CarHunch analysed 114,411 real MOT records for the 2007 Ford Focus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Ford Focus has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75%, which sits 5 percentage points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that signals above-average reliability concerns for this age group. More worryingly, 42.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is substantially higher than typical and should give prospective buyers pause.
At a median mileage of 68,881 miles for a 17-year-old car, these Focuses are running relatively low, yet they're still racking up an average of 4.2 failures and 24.3 advisories per test—suggesting age-related wear is the primary culprit rather than abuse from high mileage. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and electrical systems, where the bulk of defects cluster on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2007 Ford Focus
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (67%) | 76,847 | 75.8% | 4.31 |
| Diesel (33%) | 37,525 | 73.4% | 3.99 |
| LPG (0%) | 30 | 74.4% | 3.9 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 71% | 1.67 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 80% | 2 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 62.5% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Ford Focus vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Ford Focus vehicles fall between 54,827 and 83,737 miles.
2007 Ford Focus — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 31,200 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Ford Focus
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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62%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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59.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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35%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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